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Former SJSU Player Sues NCAA Over Roommate's Trans Identity

3/8/2026

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Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball player, says discovering Blaire Fleming, her roommate, was transgender caused distress and led her to sue the NCAA and Mountain West Conference.
Slusser also blames her coach for encouraging the living arrangement.
Fleming denied Slusser's claims and defended her actions, stating she only missed practice due to injury.
The situation has sparked lawsuits and protests within the team.

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Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball player, says discovering Blaire Fleming, her roommate, was transgender caused distress and led her to sue the NCAA and Mountain West Conference.
Slusser also blames her coach for encouraging the living arrangement.
Fleming denied Slusser's claims and defended her actions, stating she only missed practice due to injury.
The situation has sparked lawsuits and protests within the team.